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    Luminosity Gaming is a professional esports organization based in North America. It has teams competing in Call of Duty, Overwatch, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Apex Legends, Rocket League, Pokémon Unite and Brawl Stars .[2] The team was founded in Canada by Steve "Buyaka" Maida in 2015, and is based in Toronto, Ontario.[1]

    Current divisions

    Super Smash Bros.

    In October 8, 2016, Luminosity Gaming signed their first

    Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U representative being the Japanese Mewtwo player Abadango. Shortly after, they signed their first Super Smash Bros. Melee player being European Fox main Ice. Both players left shortly before the start of 2018 ending their Smash Division.[3][4] This was until Melee player Ginger was signed in February 2021.[5]
    In October 9, 2022, they announced Enrique Hernández ("Maister") as their first Super Smash Bros. Ultimate player.[6] The following year on March 23, 2023, they announced they had signed two more Ultimate players, being Gavin Dempsey ("Tweek") and Leonardo López ("MkLeo").[7]

    Rosters

    Luminosity Gaming rosters
    Apex Legends
    Handle Name Nationality
    sweetdreams Sexton, Christopher United States
    Slayr Ryals, Evan United States
    Fuhhnq Wall, Nicholas United States
    Apex Legends Red
    Handle Name Nationality
    Dopey B., Janine Canada
    BabyDucks G., Diana Canada
    Gabs   United States
    Brawl Stars
    Handle Name Nationality
    Patchy Voigtlander, Alex United States
    Chino Contreras, Kevin United States
    Charlz Martinez, Charlie United States
    Pokémon Unite
    Handle Name Nationality
    Slash Tucker, Sean United States
    Elo Huang, Shi Canada
    TheMorningJr Mejia, Antonio
    Kyriaos Lee, Kihyun United States
    Overlord Byrnes, William United States
    Junglebook1 Kim, Nicholas United States
    Overwatch 2
    Handle Name Nationality
    Vision Monteferrante, Landon United States
    K1ng Range, Rene United States
    Danteh Cruz, Dante United States
    False Wiseman, Nick Canada
    Joobi Triana, Enrique United States
    Lukemino Fish, Luke United States
    Squid Ruffell, Ryan United States
    Rainbow Six Siege
    Handle Name Nationality
    Eddy Diaz, Eduardo Cuba
    Silent Hernandez, George United States
    Snake Janis, Nicky United States
    Super Smash Bros.
    Handle Name Nationality
    MkLeo Perez, Leonardo Mexico
    Maister Solís, Enrique Mexico
    Sonix Perez, Carlos Dominican Republic
    Tweek Dempsey, Gavin United States
    Legend:
    • (I) Inactive
    • (S) Suspended
    • (L) On loan
    • (2W) Two-way player
    • Substitute player Substitute
    • Injured Injury / Illness

    Former divisions

    Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

    On April 30, 2015, Peter "ptr" Gurney joined the team as an AWPer.

    MLG Columbus 2016 on April 3, 2016.[11] On May 8, 2016, Luminosity won DreamHack Austin where they beat fellow Brazilian team Tempo Storm 2–0 in the finals.[12] A couple of days later on May 16, 2016, the team won the ESL Pro League Season 3 Finals after beating G2 Esports 3–2 in the finals.[13] On June 24, 2016, it was officially announced that the Brazilian roster would be joining SK Gaming on July 1, 2016.[14][15] The roster's final tournament with Luminosity was the Esports Championship Series Season 1 Finals where they placed second, losing to G2 Esports in the finals.[16]

    Luminosity signed the Brazilian team WinOut on July 30, 2016. Its roster consisted of Renato "nak" Nakano, Bruno "bit" Lima, Lucas "destinyy" Bullo, Vinicios "PKL" Coelho, Gustavo "yeL" Knittel and is coached by Alessandro "apoka" Marcucci.[17] Renato "nak" Nakano and Bruno "bit" Lima were kicked on the team on September 8, 2016.[18] Gustavo "SHOOWTiME" Gonçalves and Bruno "shz" Martinelli joined Luminosity on September 11.[19]

    On September 12, 2019, Luminosity dropped its second Brazilian roster.[20]

    Hearthstone

    On January 11, 2015, Luminosity picked up Stanislav Cifka, Nuno "Ignite" Pinho and Josh "Impact" Graham.[21] On July 13, 2015, Christopher "PHONETAP" Huynh left Team Hearthlytics and joined Luminosity.[22]

    Madden NFL 17

    On October 15, 2016, Luminosity picked up Eric "Problem" Wright. Widely known as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in the Madden franchise, Problem is the only 3-time winner of the Madden Challenge. No one else has won more than one. He also won Madden Nation, Season 3, which was featured on ESPN, along with numerous other tournaments.[23]

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege

    On June 22, 2019, Luminosity picked a Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege team that consisted of Coal "Doodle" Phillips, Kian "Hyena" Moyazani, Richie "Rexen" Coronado, Tom "Tomas" Kaka, and Muteeb "PiXeL" Chaudary. They quickly became a top team in North American Pro League defeating top teams DarkZero Esports and Team Reciprocity. Luminosity placed third in the online qualifier for the Six Major Raleigh and failed to qualify for the event. In Dreamhack Montreal 2019, Luminosity lost to Team Liquid and BDS Esport being eliminated in the group stage and placing 13-16th, alongside top European team, Chaos Esports Club and amateur teams Livid Gaming and Super Nova. After this defeat, PiXeL left the team and was replaced with former player of Rise Nation, Abdullah "Factor" Rihan.[24] Luminosity placed 4th in North American Pro League Season 10, failing to reach the Season 10 finals but avoiding relegation.

    On April 14, 2020, Hyena released a statement detailing conflict between the team, Luminosity, and the developers of Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft criticizing the latter two for mismanagement and miscommunication resulting in the team's removal from Pro League.[25] A day later, Ubisoft confirmed that the team would not be competing in Pro League.[26] On April 17, Luminosity released Hyena along with the rest of the team.[27] Hyena later retired from Rainbow Six Siege.[28]

    See also

    References

    1. ^ a b "About - Luminosity Gaming | Professional Esports Organization". www.luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
    2. ^ "Team - Luminosity Gaming | Professional Esports Organization". www.luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
    3. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (December 15, 2017). "We are leaving the Smash scene & as such part ways with @LG_Abadango. It's been amazing to be part of such a passionate community. As the game grows as an esport we will continue to evaluate future opportunities. Thank you Aba & all his fans. We are grateful for your support!💙 https://t.co/eT58kUahkW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    4. ^ Akcakaya, Mustafa [@Ice_Fights] (October 19, 2017). "Thanks to @Luminosity for all your support. It was a great time. Now comes a new dawn. And I'm feeling good. #FreeAgent" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    5. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (February 7, 2021). "LG SMASH!! PLEASE WELCOME LG @SsbmGinger ! KEEP YOUR EYES PEALED FOR: GINGER'S POT OF GOLD TOURNAMENT https://t.co/umhzctJ3KH" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    6. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (October 9, 2022). "Free agent no longer. Welcome to Luminosity, @Maister_SSB https://t.co/SfCmxIueB6" (Tweet). Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    7. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (March 23, 2023). "The Greatest Smash Roster of All Time is Here. Welcome, @TweekSsb and @Mkleosb https://t.co/Ai1WGw9PBA" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    8. ^ Wolf, Jacob (April 30, 2015). "Ptr joins Luminosity". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
    9. ^ Raven, Josh (July 29, 2015). "Luminosity drops its CS:GO team, picks up top Brazilian side". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
    10. TheScore eSports. TheScore Inc. Archived from the original
      on July 10, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
    11. ^ Švejda, Milan. "Luminosity win MLG Columbus 2016". HLTV. Retrieved April 3, 2016.
    12. ^ Mira, Luis. "Luminosity beat TS to win DH Austin". HLTV. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
    13. ^ Guevarra, Earl. "Luminosity Gaming Wins ESL CS:GO Pro League Season 3 in Nailbiter Series". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
    14. ^ Wundenberg, Berg. "SK and Luminosity Gaming Agree to Settle Dispute". SK Gaming. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
    15. ^ "LG & SK agree to settle CS:GO dispute". luminosity.gg. Archived from the original on June 27, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
    16. ^ Mira, Luis. "G2 beat Luminosity to win ECS S1". HLTV. Retrieved June 28, 2016.
    17. ^ Mira, Luis. "Luminosity sign WinOut's team". HLTV.org. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    18. ^ Sawant, Seth. "bit and nak out of Luminosity". GosuGamers. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
    19. ^ Fischer, Annabelle. "Luminosity sign SHOOWTiME and shz". theScore eSports. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
    20. ^ "Official: Luminosity release roster". HLTV.org. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
    21. ^ Leslie, Callum (June 11, 2015). "Luminosity expands into Hearthstone with experienced trio". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on August 22, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
    22. ^ Leslie, Callum (July 13, 2015). "PHONETAP joins Luminosity Gaming". The Daily Dot. Archived from the original on May 9, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
    23. ^ "luminosity.gg/articles/features/gaming/64/lg-sign-1-madden-player-in-the-world-eric-problem-wright". Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
    24. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (September 24, 2019). "It's game time! @FactorR6 is making his debut tonight as #LGR6 takes on @TSM in the #R6PL up next! #GOLG #LGLOYAL 📺: https://t.co/MzsgPgpJKg https://t.co/uO7wzdmqzW" (Tweet). Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    25. ^ Hyena (April 14, 2020). "Fuck an NDA, parents didn't raise me like that !!". www.twitlonger.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
    26. ^ "Evil Geniuses, Luminosity Gaming Confirmed to Exit Pro League / SiegeGG". SiegeGG. April 15, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
    27. ^ Luminosity Gaming [@Luminosity] (April 18, 2020). "https://t.co/LLiFN1aE2Y" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023 – via Twitter.
    28. ^ "Don't want to be a pro in a game ran by people who consider me expendable". www.twitlonger.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.

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